Dallas Historic Tree CoalitionThe DHTC is the prime regional supporter and the main activist that fights at city hall for the rights of our trees. They also maintain a list of historically significant trees for our region to be featured by Texas Tree Trails.

Texas Forest ServiceThe Texas Forest Service is the state agency charged by law to "assume direction of all forest interests and all matters pertaining to forestry within the jurisdiction of the state."

Champion Trees of the DFW MetroplexChampion Trees of the Metroplex. Sponsored by the Texas Forest Service, the Trinity Blacklands Urban Forestry Council, Crosstimbers Urban Forestry Council and the Dallas Historic Tree Coalition. Texas Tree Trails is a non-profit group supporting the conservation and preservation of our local trees.

Texas Forestry AssociationThe Texas Forestry Association is an association of forest-minded landowners, businesses and professionals offering programs for Texans interested in conservation, business, history, education, and wildlife, forming a continuous bond of dedication, service and support to the forest lands of Texas.

Oak Wilt Information PagesWithin these pages you will find an array of oak wilt resources including everything from oak wilt biology to diagnosis, treatment, and management. Oak Wilt Report for North Central Texas Oak Wilt in North Texas, a special report from the Regional Office of the Texas Forest Service ... Courtney Blevins, TFS.

TFS Statement on Oak Wilt Treatment A "semiofficial" position statement from the Texas Forest Service on oak wilt by the TFS forester in Kerrville and Dr. Appel. [PDF file]

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Society of American ForestersThe Society of American Foresters (SAF) is the national scientific and educational organization representing the forestry profession in the United States.

The American Tree Farm SystemThe Tree Farm System mission is: to promote the growing of renewable forest resources on private lands while protecting environmental benefits and increasing public understanding of all benefits of productive forestry.

The Forests and Forest Economy of Texas [144k PDF file]This Chart Book is a summary of salient facts about the forests and the business of forests in Texas. The purpose is to give the reader an overview of forestry resources and the forest products manufacturing sector in the state. For perspective, the performance of the Texas forestry sector is compared to that of other southern states.

Texas Smartscape for North Central TexasSmart Gardening for North Central Texas. Texas SmartScapeTM is a tool to help homeowners create beautiful yards that require less water, pesticides and fertilizer to thrive using native species.

Plants of North Central TexasDatabase of Scientific Names of Species and Subspecific Taxa (varieties and subspecies) From Shinners & Mahler's Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas. You may purchase a copy of the flora on-line.

Vegetative Zone Map of North TexasEach month longtime Native Plant Society Member and local naturalist, Jeff Quayle, reports on new discoveries or sightings, what's in bloom, and where to find it, while sharing his own observations and tips on Texas' native plants. (Texas Native Plant Society)

Weeds of the Northern Blackland PrairieWelcome! If you live in North Central Texas, which is located on the Blackland Prairie, and need to have a grassy weed identified, you've come to the right place.

The Mints of TexasA large family of about 3,500 species in 180 genera of worldwide distribution. The typically aromatic plants provide many herbs used as condiments.

Texas Toxic Plant DatabaseKnowing how to recognize toxic plants and the symptoms they cause is the first step in preventing poisonings. This database contains the: pictures, descriptions, information on distribution and habitat, information on the toxic agent, symptoms of poisonings, and information on Integrated Toxic Plant Management for each toxic plant.

TAMU Vascular Plant Image GalleryA repository of over 8,800 plant images developed and maintained by the TAMU-BWG, plus those made available by collaborators, is available for public use through the Vascular Plant Image Gallery. The system allows access by Family and a 'string query' option that returns image sets that match a specific word input by the user. The Herbarium Specimen Browser, includes specimen data representing over 130,000 specimens from seven FTC member institution collections.

Easyliving Native Perennial Wildflowers Our site is for and about wildflower species native to the Midwest and Eastern U.S. We have native wildflowers seeds and information for planting and growing wildflowers around your home, in your field, or around your pond. These seeds are best suited if you live in the Midwestern United States, zones 3 to 9.

Jack County Ranch WildflowersThe 120+ wildflowers and other subjects in this website were photographed by Sue Irish on the Irish Double Trouble Ranch located in northeast Jack County, Texas. A tremendous effort and excellent photos!

Texas Society for Ecological RestorationTexas SER is the Texas chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration, a nonprofit international organization committed to the repair and sustainable maintenance of ecosystems.

USDA Plants DatabaseThe PLANTS Database is a single source of standardized information about plants.

Weed Science dot ComThe purpose of this survey is to monitor the evolution of herbicide-resistant weeds and assess their impact throughout the world. Global collaboration between weed scientists make the survey and this web site possible. Includes photos, descriptions, and other invaluable information.

List of Selected Botanically Related Internet AddressesModified from an appendix in Shinners & Mahler's Illustrated Flora of North Central Texas; copyright 1999 BRIT and Austin College. Last updated 25 September 2001. This list is being updated regularly and a version will be published in the Illustrated Flora of East Texas.

NOBLE FOUNDATION PLANT IMAGE GALLERYThe Noble Foundation Plant Image Gallery is designed to assist botanists, ecologists, and natural resource managers with the identification of 600 species of vascular plants.